U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands Ann Marie Yastishock paid separate courtesy calls on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Foreign Minister Peter Agovaka Shanel on Tuesday, March 25. On Wednesday, Ambassador Yastishock traveled to Central Province where she paid a courtesy call on Premier Michael Salini in Tulagi. Premier Salini then took the Ambassador to Blue…
THE Malaita Provincial Assembly has passed the 2025/2026 budget during its session in Auki, last Thursday. This passage of the SBD 42,704,960 enables the provincial government to continue providing essential services to its people. Malaita Province Finance Minister, Lemuel Kevianga, said the provincial government expects a surplus of SBD 2,838,000 to support the Ward Development…
What game is PNG playing in the return of Dr Jack Siwainao’s daughters? MERCY and her sister CINDERELLA are Solomon Islands citizens, according to the PNG Family Court hearing in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). The ruling was handed down on 9 June 2024 by a Family Court Judge who heard an application for…
An individual had been arrested in connection to store break-in incident in Choiseul Province. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station made the arrest. According to police reports, a father (victim) locked his store and went out with his family to cut firewood. When they returned, the father found…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station in Choiseul Province arrested three individuals suspected of stealing at a primary school in East Choiseul last year (2024). Choiseul Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said in 2024, during a school break, there was a break-in at a school in…
Plans are in motion to establish a Seghe Town Council in Ward 21 Buintusu to enhance governance and civic functions within the Seghe sub-station in Marovo, Western Province. A motion proposing the establishment of the town council was moved by Hon. Edward Ngava, the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 21, during the…
ANZ has announced the extension of Saver Plus, the world’s largest and longest-running matched savings and financial education program, to the Solomon Islands. This follows the successful launch of Saver Plus in Fiji and Vanuatu last year. ANZ Solomon Islands Country Head, Heath Bruns, said: “As part of the Saver Plus program pilot, 25 participants…
Biosecurity Airport Operations team reminds all travellers entering Solomon Islands to familiarise themselves with biosecurity requirements before entering the Solomon Islands. The warning came after the team continue to intercept fresh produce and other prohibited foods at the Honiara International airport. During the month of March, the Biosecurity Airport Operations team located at Henderson International…
A comprehensive review of the Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) described as a critical maritime service for underserved regions of the country has been announced. The government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in a statement on Monday explained, the review will focus on operational efficiency, service reliability, and overall performance, ensuring that the…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is planning to reintroduce traffic lights, also known as pedestrian and signage, on main crossing roads for Honiara City towards the end of this year. MID announced the progress in its plans in a statement today, Monday 31st March. This effort aims to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow,…